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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,057.80, 69,030.68 and 26,017.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,057.80, 69,030.68 and 26,017.59 is: 38,994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,057.80 : 69,030.68 = 26,017.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,057.80/69,030.68 = 26,017.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,057.80x = 69,030.68 × 26,017.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,057.80x = 1,796,011,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,011,799.57/46,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,994.74

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